Baking · serves 2

Cinnamon Swirl Pastries

One sheet of puff pastry, ten minutes of work, thirty in the oven.

40 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 320g puff pastry
  • 30g butter, melted
  • 100g light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Glaze: 1 tbsp water, 2 tbsp icing sugar

Method

  1. Roll the pastry into a 35x25cm rectangle.
  2. Melted butter poured over and spread to the edges.
  3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and scatter evenly.
  4. Roll up tightly lengthways and cut into 10 slices.
  5. Cut side up on a lined tray, tops and sides brushed with milk.
  6. 180°C for 30 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool on the tray, then drizzle with the thick glaze.

Questions people ask about Cinnamon Swirl Pastries

How long does Cinnamon Swirl Pastries take?

About 40 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of butter in Cinnamon Swirl Pastries?

Use ghee or oil. Ghee has no water in it, so things brown faster and you may need slightly less.

Can I make Cinnamon Swirl Pastries ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Cinnamon Swirl Pastries vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Cinnamon Swirl Pastries?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Cinnamon Swirl Pastries?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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